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Stacker looked at facts and events related to the Nobel Prizes each year from 1931 to 2021, drawing from the Nobel Committee’s recollections and announcements, news stories, and historical accounts.

The US government has a history of bailing out institutions and individuals in extraordinary times. Sound Dollar looks at the historical record to examine some of the most extensive programs.

Stacker investigated how “monkeypox” and other disease names have caused controversy, using a collection of news, scientific, and government sources.

Stacker analyzed TargetSmart data to see how women’s voter registrations have changed since the Dobbs decision. State rankings for legislation affecting abortion access are from the Guttmacher Institute.

Stacker investigated some of the primary risk factors for sinkholes and where those factors may be present using information from the U.S. Geological Survey and other scientific sources.

Using sources including the U.S. government and the Council on Foreign Relations, Twingate has compiled a list of eight notorious hacking groups around the world.

Stacker cited data from SIECUS, the Guttmacher Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to visualize how sex education relates to different health outcomes and aspects of daily life.

Stacker analyzed the former roles of every current governor in America.

As part of a project called Democracy Day, Stacker conducted research and spoke with experts to better understand why people vote.  

Stacker examined how voting rights have evolved in America, how much has been accomplished, and how much remains to be done.

Stacker referenced news coverage and legal documents to compile a list of former leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office. Read on to learn about what they were charged with and the sentences they received. 

There are 100 questions on the civics section of the U.S. citizenship test. Applicants are asked ten of those questions orally and must answer at least six of them correctly. Stacker compiled a list of the test’s questions and answers; can you answer them all correctly?
 

Why do more car crashes happen at night? Staver Accident Injury Lawyers used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to examine the complex web of factors at play.

Stacker cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to visualize how veterans’ employment compares to the rest of the population.

Stacker compiled a look at all 27 amendments to America’s governing document, the Constitution.

Stacker compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the currently available monkeypox vaccine from governments, scientific sources, and health experts. 

Stacker explored the steps some states are taking to make amends for racial injustices and inequality against Black Americans.

Which states had the most fatal accidents involving large trucks in 2020? Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to find out.